Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) Thiruvananthapuram and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Centre (AMTDC), Research Park, IIT Madras on 26 th September 2025 to enhance academic and research collaborations in the areas of mutual interest. The MoU will facilitate further cooperation in student internships/projects, joint initiatives for research collaborations, joint supervision of projects/thesis, collaborative use of laboratories/facilities, Joint organization of seminars/workshops, academia-industry interactions etc., for the benefit of students and faculty. MoU document was signed by Prof. Dipankar Banerjee, Vice Chancellor IIST and Prof. N. Ramesh Babu, Secretary, AMTDC. Focal points/ coordinators identified from Institute side for further interactions are Dr. V S Sooraj, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIST and Prof. N. Ramesh Babu, Secretary, AMTDC.